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DNR Weekly Review for December 18, 2024

18 Dec 2024

    This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Division Sta ...

Two Indiana Dairy Businesses Awarded Funding

12 Dec 2024

    Recently announced, JB's Barnyard and Risin' Creek Creamerywere awarded funding from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) for value added facilities to their farms. JB's Barnyard, located near Evansville, was awarded $100,000 for ice cream machinery. JB's Barnyard produces 16% butterfat ice cre ...

IDNR Tree Orders And Information

06 Dec 2024

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry is accepting orders for seedlings for the 2025 spring season. Order forms are available online with seedlings available for spring pick-up with DNR. Orders are accepted October 2, 2024 through May 1, 2025, as supplies last at thhe DNR Vallonia Tree Nursery. To order trees contact th ...

Wrap Trees To Prevent Sunscald And Frost Cracking

06 Dec 2024

Sunscald affects young trees with thin, smooth bark. It is most common in late winter on the southwest side of the trunk. Exposure to sunlight and warm temperatures during the day heats up the tissues causing them to lose their dormancy. After sunset, when the temperature drops, these cells freeze and die. The result is large, irregular, wounded se ...

Updates to Federal Official Identification Requirements in Cattle and Bison

04 Dec 2024

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated specific federal traceability requirements for electronic identification (EID) in cattle and bison, effective November 5, 2024. Under the updated federal requirements, all official ear tags applied to cattle and bison must be readable visually and electronically when used for interstate movement. ...

Indiana State Parks Closed For Deer Hunts

26 Nov 2024

Indiana State Parks Some Indiana State Parks will be temporarily closed to the public for deer hunts on Dec. 2-3, 2024. The properties will be closed on the evening before the hunt and reopen the morning after. Only individuals selected from the draw may participate at any site. Participating properties include: Brown County State Park Chain O’ ...

Hoosier Poultry Producers Were Generous With Their Communities Again Throughout 2024

25 Nov 2024

   Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and the Indiana State Poultry Association recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 77th annual Governor's Poultry Presentation at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers and businesses hav ...

Indiana Pork Sponsors World Food Championships to Showcase Pork and Support Culinary Excellence Amongst Youth Competitors

18 Nov 2024

  Indiana Pork was a proud sponsor of the 2024 World Food Championships, which took place this month in Indianapolis. Through its sponsorship, Indiana Pork aimed to promote proper cooking temperatures of pork, educate youth competitors about pork, and engage with some of the best-known Indiana chefs in the restaurant and catering industry.& ...

Calving Academy Will Be Dec. 21

15 Nov 2024

    Beef and dairy cattle producers are invited to attend Purdue Extension’s Calving Academy. This hands-on event will cover topics including cow restraint, calf manipulation, and triaging the neonatal calf. Dr. Bethany Funnell (DVM, DACT), clinical associate professor of bovine theriogenology at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicin ...

Order Your Indiana Grown Holiday Boxes

30 Oct 2024

Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses for the second year INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2024) – Today, Indiana Grown has announced the contents of the 2024 Indiana Grown Holiday Box, the perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season. This year's gift box will showcase a variety of products from Indiana Grown membe ...

Congresswoman Houchin Cosigns Letter Urging Farm Bill Reauthorization

28 Oct 2024

  Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN–09) has joined a letter to House Leadership supporting the full reauthorization of the Farm Bill by the end of the 118th Congress.   Farmers are currently operating under policies put in place in 2018. Six years later, these outdated policies restrict the growth of our nation’s agricultural co ...

Over 100 Indiana FFA Members Prepare To Compete On The National Stage

17 Oct 2024

   Over 100 Indiana FFA members from across the state will be competing at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo next week in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, the Agriscience Fair and Agricultural Proficiency Awards. “I am always impressed with the talent, leadership and work ethic of Indiana FFA me ...

Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown

17 Oct 2024

   Indiana Grown announced today $25,000 in grant funding for Indiana Grown members who are interested in exhibiting at tradeshows. Grants will be awarded to businesses with commercially ready products who want to expand.Tradeshows offer vital exposure to unique customers and business-to-business clients, but barriers fo ...

Washington County 4-H Junior Leaders Hosting Annual Cheeseball Fundraiser

15 Oct 2024

Get ready for the holidays with a delicious treat while supporting local youth! The Washington County 4-H Jr. Leaders are hosting their annual Cheese Ball fundraiser to help cover the costs of trips and activities for the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to support the future leaders of our community while stocking up on a tasty snack for ...

Washington County Plat Book For Hunting Season Available At Purdue Extension

15 Oct 2024

As hunting season approaches, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Washington County Plat Book, produced by Purdue Extension - Washington County in partnership with Mapping Solutions, is an essential resource for hunters. This spiral-bound edition features detailed land ownership maps, showing property boundaries and township lay ...

Congratulations CDE Teams

09 Oct 2024

Congratulations to our two Washington County 4-H Livestock Skill A Thon teams! Team members were: Allie Akers, Greyson Brough, Adleigh Day, Grace Hammond, Case Karmire, Addison Purlee and Clara Zinser. They placed 4th and 7th out of several teams at the Area II Contest. At the contest they were responsible for identifying feeds, breeds, meats and e ...

Forestry & Entomology Contest

04 Oct 2024

WHO: Any Washington County 4-H Member in grades 3-12 WHAT: Forestry & Entomology Contest WHEN: November 12, 2024 WHERE: Paoli Community Building We are looking for 4-H members interested in Forestry and Entomology judging. The contest is a similar format to the Livestock Skill-a-Thon. At the forestry contest members will identify leaves, se ...

Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers

30 Sep 2024

  The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice to benefit farm operations. The program, titled Indiana’s Mississippi River Basi ...

USDA and Indiana Expand Their Successful Conservation Partnership

30 Sep 2024

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of Indiana announced today the expansion of the Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) – broadening the program from 65 counties to the state’s entire 92 counties and increasing the acreage goal to 100,000 acres.  The expansion will include 27 additional watershed ...

DNR Weekly Review for September 26

26 Sep 2024

  This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Eric Biddinger (N ...

Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet is Monday, Oct. 21

25 Sep 2024

  The Washington County Extension Board Annual Meeting & 4-H Recognition Banquet is Monday, October 21 at Cornerstone Hall (1500 RC Morris Dr., Salem) at 6:30 pm. The evening will feature a delicious buffet, 4-H volunteer and youth awards, Extension Board recognition, and Purdue Extension updates. Donations will be collected to assist W ...

RSVP By Oct. 14 For Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet

25 Sep 2024

  The Washington County Extension Board Annual Meeting & 4-H Recognition Banquet is Monday, October 21 at Cornerstone Hall (1500 RC Morris Dr., Salem) at 6:30 pm. The evening will feature a delicious buffet, 4-H volunteer and youth awards, Extension Board recognition, and Purdue Extension updates. Donations will be collected to assist W ...

Pesticide Applicator Programs Are November 12

25 Sep 2024

  The 2024 Area 2 Pesticide Applicator Program is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in three locations. RSVP’s are appreciated by Friday, November 8, 2024, but not required. Clark County Community Building (9608 Highway 62, Charlestown) from 9:00-11:00 am. RSVP to hlpotter@purdue.edu or 812-256-4591. Washington County Fairgrounds 4-H ...

Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers

25 Sep 2024

Free soil sampling program available for Indiana farmers INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nu ...

Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5

17 Sep 2024

The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 18th annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. EDT at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 118 E. Market St. in Salem. Sheep will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m. Thirty-one rams, 88 ewes, 1 pen of ewes, and 2 flocks from Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia are ...

It's Harvest Season--Watch For Farm Equipment On Roads

14 Sep 2024

  Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and patient, as they share the road with farm equipment this fall. “The fall is an exciting time for ...

Goat Association Holding Annual Meeting

04 Sep 2024

    Goat producers are invited to the Washington County Goat Association’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Government Building (806 Martinsburg Rd.) in Salem.  The meeting will include Association business, election of board members, and a farm tax presentation by Lisa Singleton, CPA.& ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 28

29 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Caydee Terrell (Nursery I ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 21

21 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Angela Rust (Nursery Insp ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 14

14 Aug 2024

  This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories Jared Spok ...

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